Who Wrote Piers Plowman? (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781248767610)

Who Wrote Piers Plowman? delves into the enduring mystery surrounding the authorship of one of the most significant works of Middle English literature. Edwin Mortimer Hopkins meticulously examines the historical and textual evidence to explore the question of whether "Piers Plowman" was the work of a single author, William Langland, or a collaborative effort.

This scholarly investigation analyzes the poem's structure, language, and themes, presenting a nuanced perspective on the challenges of authorship attribution in the medieval period. Hopkins navigates the complexities of literary history, offering valuable insights for students and scholars of medieval literature.

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